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RSV cases are already high – are you prepared for a possible winter surge?
How to manage symptoms and risk of seasonal lower respiratory tract infections in children
Former nurses offered £1,000 incentive to return to practice in England
But the RCN calls for urgent action to address why so many nurses leave the profession
NHS pay: industrial action one step closer as union enters dispute process
Nurses angry at ministers’ imposition of ‘insulting’ 3% pay rise in Wales, claims RCN
Off-duty nurse praised for pulling man from burning car on her way to work
‘I was acting on instinct’ said Mags Chineah after she sprinted towards danger
Nurses’ determination praised, but senior leaders urge staff to look after well-being
Letter of support acknowledges ongoing pressures as difficult winter approaches
Essay mills to be banned: crackdown announced on ‘completely unethical’ online services
Impact of market for ready-written nursing essays has been worrying universities
Evidence and Practice
Breaking bad news to patients in the emergency department
Why you should read this article: • To identify the importance of preparation for autonomous...
Care of patients with mental health issues in the ED: a quality improvement project
The potential clinical challenges of caring for patients with mental health issues in the ED
Health promotion in emergency care: rationale, strategies and activities
Concept of health promotion and its relevance to nurses working in the emergency department
Managing children’s forearm fractures in the emergency department
Forearm fractures are most common fractures among children and young people aged up to 19
Identifying patients with COVID-19 who require early continuous positive airway pressure
How vital signs measurements can identify patients with COVID who require early CPAP
Managing violence and aggression in the emergency department
Featuring a successful small-scale trial of body-worn cameras at an East London ED
Features
Sexual exploitation of children: how to raise concerns
NSPCC warns of a rise in cases of child exploitation during the pandemic
Sickle cell crisis: step-by-step advice on spotting the signs and how to respond
Lack of knowledge of the blood disorder is common. Find out how to help your patients
Cellulitis: management, diagnosis and what nurses need to know
Summer insect bites can often trigger the infection as well as dog bites
The real-life Charlie Fairhead: how my career inspired Casualty character
Gary Jones talks about how it feels to have his nursing career portrayed on the small screen
Nurses and stress: how performing arts skills can improve self-care and communication
Training given by actors is helping NHS staff to look after themselves better
COVID-19 and acute kidney injury – do you know how to identify patients at risk?
AKI is linked to COVID-19, and the pandemic has affected both its incidence and demographics
Opinion
‘And your name is?’: why children’s nurses should ask accompanying adults this question
Calling someone accompanying an unwell child ‘mum’ or ‘dad’ can be disrespectful or wrong
Agenda for Change: what nurses need to know as they consider the latest pay offer
The system aims to offer transparent pay and conditions – but is it still fit for purpose?
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale and how can nurses interpret it?
Guidance on assessing acute neurological conditions or brain injury used worldwide
Students
Safeguarding demystified: a beginner’s guide
It’s an issue fundamental to nursing care, but do you know what’s expected of you?
How resuscitation training can ease the transition from student to newly qualified nurse
Staffordshire University’s free courses offer a way to keep in touch with former students
Why we’re glad we opted-in to paid clinical placements to help the NHS during COVID-19
Reflections on the unforgettable experience of front-line practice during the pandemic
Careers
What does a scrub nurse do – and could you be one?
Perioperative practitioners, or theatre nurses, work in anaesthetics, surgery or recovery
What are transferable skills and how can I use them to get my next nursing role?
Learn to identify and develop the skills you use day-to-day that can open up career options
What it takes to be a police custody nurse
Forensic samples and assessing mental illness, injury and addiction are all part of the role